Networking

80. Do not invest in building relationships with others; have very small circle of contacts

‘Things’ versus ‘ People Oriented’

81. Avoid people interaction

82. Prefer working on own on practical, tangible issues

83. Focus on results / outcomes only; ignore poor team morale

84. Lack understanding of the correct use of humour

85. Avoid tackling problems between team members

Team Building

86. Do not ‘play’ people to their strengths

87. Fail to empower the team/individuals to be self-managing

88. Avoid tackling under-performing team members

89. Fail to recruit the right people

90. Rarely delegate to grow / develop people; do too much themselves

Change Management

91. Fail to plan the change

92. Lack stakeholder influencing/management skills

93. Fail to consult, communicate, and collaborate with key people

94. Fail to overcome resistance to change

95. Fail to manage conflicts in the implementation phase

Personal Presentation

96. Have poor presentation / public speaking skills

97. Exhibit poor / inappropriate body language

98. Pay no attention to cultural norms; look out of place

99. Use unacceptable language, humour, and illustrations when making points

Oh, and maybe one more!

THEY NEVER WANTED TO BE A MANAGER IN THE FIRST PLACE!

By highlighting any of the points which apply to you, you can create a checklist of items to be included in your own personal development plan. Better still, get your team members to rate you against the points as well. Discover any blind spots you might have!

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